Changed Character

In primary school, I was always left out by my classmates. I don't really know how to mix with them. This lead to the often gloom then. Only when i was in primary 6, i got a few friends. Seems like i've finally discovered the 'secret' of making friends.

Although my skill of making friends seems to be continually improving, up till now, in secondary 1 (Grade 7), i don't have many good friends, but at least i did not feel so lonely anymore. Perhaps it's my character: not sporty nor loves playing games that causes the 'outcast'. So of course there's not much topic to talk about. Whenever most classmates talked to me will be like: "What's the topics tested on tomorrow's Science Test?", "Must we hand in the Chinese homework today?", "I don't know how to do these Chinese questions. Can you let me copy one of those (pointing to the stack of homework i had collected)?"...all these are related to academic, as i look like one who put academic as my first priority to them...haiz...

I will tell you how i eventually got friends. Actually, i was once very selective on who to make friends with. Yes, selective. How? I only make friends (if any) people of similar character so that communication seems easier. However i realized that wasn't the correct method so i accepted any friends that are approachable (if any). I approach and try to talk to them or join into their conversation. It takes much effort.

I couldn't possibly change my character so that there will be some topics to talk about; I prefer what i am now. However, there was a contrast in what my friends commented about me. From "He is so quiet and shy lor." to "He was quite chatty leh.", i think that was not too bad anyway. What's more i am more happy now.

Every now and then, when i saw a shy boy walked past me in school, i feel glad that i had changed my quiet character to a more chatty one. I must be more sociable, as this will be a key factor of success in life.

Finally i am now only left with one Mathematics test. Hooray!